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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
2
The Decorator and Furnisher presents inexpensive summer upgrades for living porches using plain furniture, cushions, vines, and simple wooden or painted pieces. Suggestions include willow or wood furniture, folding tables, hinged boards, denim cushions in blues and greens, painted lanterns, and versatile paper decorations to create a cozy, affordable outdoor space.
The recipe text describes salads with four eyes melt bor water thickened mix cream, Spanish dressing, and potential substitutions such as Comet lettuce for endive. It outlines arranging endive and tomatoes around molded shells of egg whites filled with paste made from egg yolks and fish or shellfish flesh, then surrounding the cups with tomatoes.
A Boston Cooking School Magazine recipe fragment describes a salad with tender bacon squares, lettuce ribbons, and a bacon fat vinaigrette. It outlines mixing oil with vinegar, boiling the yolks with pepper and mustard over hot water, and tossing lettuce with bacon for a dressed salad.
The Jewelers Circular notes old time hoop and drop earrings may return as familiar pieces. It highlights silver tea sets with colonial patterns, ship wheel buckles, enamel tags and purses, yacht motifs, and decorative silver gilt buckles. Varied colors, gold finishes, and Russian enamel bric a brac rise in popularity among fashion items.
Advice urges brushing from age three with firm bristles and thorough technique. Brush outsides up and down, then back and forth, then backs of teeth and crowns. Let children be energetic. rinsing with water after brushing. dry and store toothbrush properly to keep it clean and sweet-smelling.
A traditional method to make vanilla custard ice cream. Heat a quart of milk in a double boiler, whisk six yolks with granulated sugar until pale, temper with the hot milk, cook until thickened but not boiled, remove from heat, stir in a pinch of cream and vanilla, cool completely, then freeze in a freezer.
A historical primer discusses skin care and protective measures for avoiding freckles. It recommends gauze or lightweight fabrics in blue or white, a scarlet parasol, minimal face washing, night application of benzoin tincture, and powders or lotions. It lists recipes using rice powder, oil pontine with camphor, elderflower water washes, and sal ammoniac solutions.
A health expert recommends washing once daily in the morning with a rotary hand motion. Do not bend the face over the basin as it strains facial muscles. Hold the face erect, dry with a soft towel, and use upward outward motions. A paste of fine table salt moistened with milk or water can be used weekly to exfoliate and stimulate circulation.
The article notes a shift from wooden kneading trays to heavy marble or glass surfaces as easier to clean. It cites housewives advocating close inspection in kitchens and domestic science, with some preferring mechanical mixing or large spoons over hand doughing to reduce germs.
The piece notes shifts in hair fashion with new original styles shown in a cut. It highlights fringe grip, soft waves, and low back knots or higher arrangements, praising simplicity and youthful air. It mentions English influence and a coined phrase describing the method.
Practical patterns describe a flexible warm wardrobe with a coat and skirt, versatile vests in various fabrics, and blouse options. Illustrations show trims, braids, and lace details, with adaptations for cool and warm days, plus a gray cashmere gown and Victoria-era embellishments.
A New York Sun feature describes a revival of old fashion crafts including a multi colored quilt pattern themed on red white and blue and the long cushion trend for dressing tables. It notes construction steps for a flag themed quilt and outlines the aesthetics of long cushions and decorative touches using fine fabrics and lace. The piece also shifts to culinary tips with dates in cream and stuffed dates and ends with remarks on decorative umbrella stands and glove cabinets in home interiors.
A fashion overview describes gowns and fabrics favored for summer wear, highlighting light pat gowns, floral motifs, and colors like royal blue and violet. It notes outfits with white linings, blue braiding, and broad collars, plus yachting ensembles in serge with pink accents. Also includes an at home guide to potpourri making from rose leaves and spices for a fragrant finish to decor.
A fragmented article sketch outlines a trend called the wedding chest carved in antique oak or its likeness. It hints at household chores like cleaning mirrors with whiting paste and drying by rubbing, plus a split sentence about a sandwich filling using sugared ginger and shaved meat.
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